Cynical Cynical /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/ (adj) pessimistic about people’s intentions, skeptical, negative, distrustful, sarcastic and mocking, contemptuous, scornful: Cynical in context They were cynical about the team`s chance of winning the championship. Who is a cynical person? A cynical person often exhibits a general distrust of others’ motives, believing that actions are driven by self-interest rather than …
Pessimistic Pessimistic /ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ (adj) doubtful and negative, incredulous, cynical, distrustful, suspicious, dubious and unconvinced: Pessimistic people are so toxic. Pessimistic people Pessimistic people often view the world through a lens of negativity, focusing on potential problems and worst-case scenarios. Their outlook can make them cautious and sometimes hesitant to take risks, as they anticipate unfavorable …
Skeptical Skeptical /ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/ (adj) cynical, doubtful and unconvinced, pessimistic and negative, incredulous, disbelieving, doubting, distrustful, dubious, questioning, suspicious: The test result`s led them to being skeptical about their chance of eliminating the disease. The teacher was so skeptical of her proposal that she couldn’t see the genuine value in her ideas. Skeptical people Skeptical people …
English Conversation Class on self-confidence with challenging questions and academic activities for advanced ESL students Questions about self-confidence What is a recent situation where you felt confident in your abilities? What specific skills or strengths helped you feel that way? Is there a specific area of your life where you struggle with self-confidence? When faced …